Top 5-Star Hotels in Besut

Definitely the most surprising and exciting trip in life! None of them are very memorable! There are not many tourists who make reservations to visit Perhentian Island in the off-season, so the beach seems to have become a private scenery for me and my sisters. The staff on the island are very friendly and cordial, which gave me a surprise beyond my expectations. I have stayed in many hotels under the Marriott brand and they are all good, but this one gave me an experience like going home. I was on the beachfront downstairs. When we were dining at the small restaurant next to us, the hotel staff treated us to dinner because we didn’t have any cash! When we returned to the airport, the staff at the pier drove us in their own private car to take us around the town. Manager jc also responded to my WhatsApp during the break and helped me with a lot of trivial matters. We were late to catch the boat back to the dock, and all the staff worked together to help me! I was very reluctant to leave when I left, as if I had arrived at a wonderful experience in a Utopia! Every staff member provides above-and-beyond professional and considerate service! 

Everything is relative. For perhentian, barat is one of the cleaner hotels around. But for the price I paid during super peak season, one would expect cleaner services. I waited hours for the room to be ready, which I can understand as the night before was fully booked and I arrived before the official check in time. However, when I was finally able to check into my room,, the shampoo packet from the previous guest wasn't picked up and the drain hole still had hair. Towels were also damp. Once we got over this initial disappointment, I was quite happy for the rest of my time there. Room was well equipped with a kettle, hair dryer, fan and super cool air conditioning, the latter was crucial to alleviate the record heat we are experiencing. Location was superb as well. You can go snorkeling at the beach outside the neighboring hotel, where you can see baby sharks hanging around the rocks. I was assured by the staff that momma shark don't hunt there. I guess they are right since I lived to write this review. Those a little braver can swim out to turtle point (life jacket recommended). Every morning, loads of boats arrive here to drop off eager snorkelers hoping to catch a glimpse of turtles. It's nice to have the option to go anytime at your leisure, staying at barat hotel nearby.

I really liked the hotel. It is located right in the forest, among the trees. The area is great. Squirrels are jumping on the veranda, waiting for a treat. The staff is very responsive and friendly. There is a swimming pool and a water park for children on site. And the sea is just a fairy tale.